Livens Collection

Old Kingston Bridge
This oil painting shows a boat stocked with various boxes, travelling under an arch of Kingston Bridge, which spans the river Thames in southwest London

Outskirts Of A Southern Town
An oil painting of a tall viaduct which crosses a wide road in the outskirts of a town, a train is travelling along the top of it. Date: circa 1921

Fowls In Sunlight
A painting of some chickens in a clearing of a wooded area, one of them is poking it's head into a tilted basket. Date: circa 1917

Fowls
An oil painting showing a simple pair of chickens, one brown, one white, darting their vision to the left, inside an enclosed pen. Date: circa 1913

Curtis British Entomology Plate 485
Diptera: Cordylura livens = Hydromyza livens (Water-lily Cordylura Fly) [Plant: Nymphaea alba (White Water-lily)] Date: 1824-39

St Albans (engraving)
3650032 St Albans (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Albans. Henry VI, Part II, Act II, Scene I)

The River, Richmond, c1910, (1918). Artist: Horace Mann Livens
The River, Richmond, c1910, (1918). From The Studio Volume 74. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

Sweet Peas and Roses, c20th century. Artist: Horace Mann Livens
Sweet Peas and Roses, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

Livens Projector emplacement, Western Front, WW1
A Livens Projector emplacement on a Western Front battlefield during the First World War. They were used for firing grenades, fuel bombs and gas bombs. Date: 1916-1918

Chemical warfare, Livens bomb exploding, WW1
Chemical warfare, showing white smoke from a Livens bomb exploding during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Gas canister after Battle of Neuve Chapelle, WW1
A German photograph claiming to be of an English gas canister after the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, north western France, during the First World War. Date: 1915

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"Livens: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the outskirts of a southern town, where the charm of Old Kingston Bridge stands tall. As the sunlight bathes the surroundings, fowls gracefully bask in its warmth. Intriguingly, Livens captures not only natural beauty but also societal trends. The Vauxhall Advertisement showcases his ability to blend art with commerce, creating captivating visuals that entice onlookers. Yet Livens' talent extends beyond advertising; his Curtis British Entomology Plate 485 reveals an appreciation for nature's intricate details. Similarly, St Albans engraving transports us back in time, allowing us to witness history through Livens' artistic lens. The River Richmond c1910 painting takes us on a serene journey along its banks. Horace Mann Livens skillfully captures the essence of this picturesque scene, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its tranquility. Livens' versatility shines through Sweet Peas and Roses—a testament to his mastery over various subjects and styles throughout the 20th century. His brushstrokes breathe life into these delicate flowers, evoking emotions within every petal. However, it is impossible to discuss Livens without acknowledging his involvement in World War I. Chemical warfare became a haunting reality during this period—Livens bomb exploding serves as a chilling reminder of those dark times. The gas canister after the Battle of Neuve Chapelle further emphasizes the devastating impact war had on humanity. Through "Livens: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression, " we delve into an artist's multifaceted world—one that encompasses idyllic landscapes, commercial endeavors, scientific curiosity, historical documentation—and even horrors experienced during wartime.